• KALRO and CABI leadership meet to strengthen partnership on food safety, digital agriculture, plant clinics and farmer training for greater agricultural impact.

KALRO and CABI Seek to Strengthen Partnerships for Greater Agricultural Impact

Kenyan farmers could soon benefit from stronger research support and better access to practical farming solutions after two of the leading agricultural institutions agreed to deepen their collaboration.

KALRO’s Director General today hosted Dr Daniel Elger, CABI’s Chief Executive Officer, along with Dr Akiri Morris, CABI’s Executive Director for Africa, and Dr Daniel Karanja, CABI’s Regional Director, for a courtesy call at KALRO Headquarters in Nairobi.

The meeting brought together the leadership of the two organisations to discuss how they can work more closely to address the challenges facing Kenyan farmers.

The discussions covered a wide range of issues that matter to farmers on the ground.

These included food safety, pesticide risk reduction, early-warning systems for crop pests and diseases, AI and digital agriculture, technology adoption, strengthening plant clinics, farmer training, youth empowerment and resource mobilisation.

Both teams shared experiences from their work in Kenya and across the region, explored new opportunities for collaboration, and reflected on how to better connect research and innovation to practical solutions that farmers can use.

For farmers, this partnership could mean better access to plant health advisory services through the plant clinics that CABI has been supporting across the country. It could also mean improved pest surveillance systems that warn farmers earlier about outbreaks, reducing crop losses and the need for costly chemical sprays.

The push for digital agriculture and AI is also significant. Farmers who have access to smartphones could benefit from tools that help them diagnose crop problems, access market information and get timely advice on farming practices.

KALRO, as the country’s premier agricultural research organisation, brings deep knowledge of local farming systems and crop varieties. CABI, on the other hand, has extensive experience in plant health, biological control and digital advisory services. Bringing these strengths together makes sense for farmers who need solutions that are both scientifically sound and practical to apply.

The emphasis on youth empowerment is also timely. With many young Kenyans looking for opportunities in agribusiness, stronger partnerships between research institutions and advisory organisations could help create pathways for young people to enter farming as a business, not just as a livelihood.

Food safety and pesticide risk reduction are also issues that affect every Kenyan consumer. As the country pushes for more exports of horticultural produce, meeting international food safety standards becomes critical. This partnership could help farmers adopt practices that reduce chemical residues while still protecting their crops.

As agricultural challenges continue to evolve, from climate change to emerging pests and diseases, strong partnerships like this one are essential. No single institution can tackle these challenges alone.

Together, KALRO and CABI are committed to turning knowledge and innovation into solutions that can make a real difference in farmers’ lives and contribute to food security and sustainable agriculture in Kenya.

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